Save the date: January 24, 2026
in Brooksville, Florida

All the fun of 2025 and more!

A festival celebrating the magic that is literature.

The Booksville Festival celebrates all the ways literature touches our lives. From author readings, book sales, games, and activities based on beloved books, to character and spelling bee contests - there is something for everyone.

Upcoming application dates.

Now Live: Author Application (Hernando County & Returning Authors) | Book-related Vendors | Book Host Application | Poetry Contest | Short Story Contest | Kids Bookmark Contest | Sponsor Opportunities

November 30: Bookmark Contest closes

December 1: Poetry & Short Story Contest submission deadline

Open book lying flat on surface, pages fanned out, with blurred background of indoor setting.

Booksville Festival Volume 2 is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors!

Looking to join the cast of characters? Learn how to become a sponsor.

Check out our 2025
highlight reel video!

Get a glimpse of what’s in store for you at the 2026 Booksville Festival! We can’t wait to see you at this literary celebration!

Logo for the Books and Vile Festival featuring large text, a red wax seal with an open book icon, a quill, and a fountain pen with the words 'Books,' 'Vile,' and 'Festival' in stylized fonts.